Raffia HAT Making Class
Diana Cavagnaro PO Box 711836, San Diego, CAWith Diana Cavagnaro This 2-day class will demonstrate the procedure for dyeing and plaiting raffia, which is, then hand sewn over polyurethane hat blocks. The inside of the hat is then finished with a Petersham ribbon or an optional lining. Kits can be ordered that will contain the raffia and polyurethane hat blocks. The blocks […]
Leather & Silk Flowers
Textile Study Guild of San Diego San Diego, CATutor: Galina Kofod Students will go through all the stages of creating flowers from silk and leather. This will include the preparation of materials, dying them, making patterns, assembling and finishing techniques. In this workshop, the students will have the opportunity to learn a famous Japanese flower making technique, Somebana. This enables the students to individualize each and every flower. […]
Cocktail or Bridal Hat Class – VIRTUAL
October 12-December 14 This 8-week course at San Diego Mesa College will be taught on-line. (Asynchronously) and will include instruction for beginning to advance level students. The class will cover designing the hat using art elements such as colour & shape and will explore working with different facial shapes. In addition, there will be instruction […]
Fashion Entrepreneurship – VIRTUAL
Diana Cavagnaro PO Box 711836, San Diego, CA16-week online class learning the pro and cons of running a fashion business in which you will produce a Business Plan. Perfect class if you are planning on starting a Millinery Business. This 3 unit class begins at San Diego Mesa College August 23. Register at: www.sdmesa.edu (FASH 190 & CRN# 70461)
Millinery Flat Pattern Design – VIRTUAL
Diana Cavagnaro PO Box 711836, San Diego, CAThis online 8 week class will show you how to flat pattern a pillbox or boater hat. The students will create a flat pattern, make a buckram frame, and then cover with fabric. This class at San Diego Mesa College begins on 10/18/2021. Registration has begun now at: www.sdmesa.edu. Questions: contact instructor at diana@dianacavagnaro.com (FASH […]
Blocking Buckram Class – ONLINE
San Diego Mesa College - onlineTutor - Diana Cavagnaro This course is a study of millinery design through blocking techniques. Students construct an original hat design using the blocking techniques. This course is designed for students preparing for a career in the fashion industry, costume design, or millinery and anyone interested in hat making. This class at San Diego Mesa […]
Straw Hat Making Class
Diana Cavagnaro PO Box 711836, San Diego, CAWith Diana Cavagnaro This class covers the blocking of one straw hood or capeline. Bring your own block or use ours. In addition to blocking, we will deal with design, dying the straw, sizing, wiring, lining, and sweatbands. Go home with a finished hat. 10am - 4.30pm Alpine Hat Studio in San Diego For more info […]
Online 8-week Fascinator Class – VIRTUAL
Online Mesa CollegeThis course is a study of millinery design. Emphasis is placed on the use of millinery techniques to create a brimless hat. This course is for all students preparing for a career in the fashion industry, costume design, or millinery or anyone interested in hat making. This online class with San Diego Mesa College begins […]